One of my favourite things to do when exploring a new city is to wonder around the neighbourhoods and discover hidden gems. When I first moved to Sydney I had the pleasure of living with my Auntie and Uncle in one of the trendiest parts of town, Paddington. Here you’ll find some of the city’s most fashionable boutiques and exclusive designer shops along Oxford Street as well as nestled amongst the backstreets.
Strolling the endless rows of distinctly Victorian terraced houses, you never know when you might stumble across the next cute café or even another old fashioned pub. Famous for its English style architecture and leafy green tree lined neighbourhoods, it certainly feels like you’re miles away from the city in Paddo.
After a browse of the boutiques and finding some awesome graffiti, I took my friend to one of the happening places in the area for a spot of lunch and people watching. Being off the beaten track and away from the main street, Five Ways is a local hangout where you can find some of the best cafes and restaurants which come without the tourist price tag.
We found ourselves a little table outside Café Five Ways and dug into some delicious food having worked up an appetite shopping and walking around. I always loved this café for its location and the fantastic food for a very reasonable price. I went for a goat’s cheese beetroot salad whilst my friend chose a melted brie toasty with some cheeky chips to share – yum!
It was the perfect way to spend our arvo in Paddington; strolling, shopping, lunching and laughing!
Dani Aneka 